Arcadia School District

320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815-0248
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Arcadia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 132 students in Arcadia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Arcadia School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
132 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arcadia School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#20 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
75%
58%
60-64%
47%
80-89%
62%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%
(2022-23)
3.5%
22.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,091 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,152 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,091
$15,379
Spending / Student
$24,152
$16,683

Best Arcadia School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcadia High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
320 W Owens St
Arcadia, NE 68815
(308) 789-6522
Gr: PK-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arcadia School District?
Arcadia School District manages 2 public schools serving 132 students.
What is the rank of Arcadia School District?
Arcadia School District is ranked #11 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arcadia School District?
94% of Arcadia School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arcadia School District?
Arcadia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Arcadia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,152 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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